The Heidelberg Catechism
Lord's Day 14
Q&A 36
Q: How does the holy conception and birth of Christ
benefit you?
A: He is our mediator,1
and with his innocence and perfect holiness
he removes from God's sight
my sin-mine since I was conceived.2
1 1 Tim. 2:5-6; Heb. 9:13-15
2 Rom. 8:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 4:4-5; 1 Pet. 1:18-19
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